Celebrate your public garden on May 11

Visit Cornell Botanic Gardens and celebrate National Public Gardens Day—a nationwide event honoring public gardens across North America. Take a tour, visit with one of our wandering Garden Guides, or grab a map at the Nevin Welcome Center and start exploring our gardens, arboretum, and nearby natural areas on your own.

 

 

 

Activity Schedule:
    •    8:00 a.m: Morning Bird Walk. Meet at the Sculpture Garden in the Arboretum.
    •    10:00 a.m: Wildflower Garden Tour. Meet at the Mundy Wildflower Garden entrance off of Caldwell Drive.
    •    12:00 p.m: Mindful Botany Walk. Meet at the Nevin Welcome Center.
    •    2:00 p.m: Garden Highlights Tour. Meet at the Nevin Welcome Center.

Special offers at the Garden Gift Shop

All weekend: 20% off all Botanic Gardens branded apparel and gifts! All purchases of $25 or more will recieve a free gift.

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m: "Plant a Succulent" activity. Purchase a pot or mug and a succulent to plant for yourself or as a gift! Complimentary fruits, veggies, and beverage tasting.

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m: DarlingCake cupcake samples, with cupcakes and cookies for sale in the gift shop.